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November 12-13, 2008

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Lot #2793
RUSSIA Russian Offices in the Turkish Empire
1871 (29.6) FL franked with 1k and 5k Numerals (perf. 11 1/2), tied by "782" in diamond of dots, with large circular "Alexandretta Agency Ropit" 29.6.71 departure pmk on back, sent via the Italian Post Office in Alexandria, where it received a transit pmk (Alessandria d'Egitto Poste Italiane 6 Aug.), to Genova, where it was rated "6" (deci) in ms, with Italian 60c postage due added and tied by 13 Aug. 1871 Genova cds, fine and rare usage from the Russian Post Office in Alexandretta (Syria), with 1995 Holcombe cert.
Envelope
Catalog #8,10
Unsold

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